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What is the term used to describe blood settling into the lowest point of the body causing discoloration of the skin?
What is the term used to describe blood settling into the lowest point of the body causing discoloration of the skin?
- Orthopnea
- Dependent lividity (correct)
- Purulent
- Virulence
Which condition is defined as a prolonged exacerbation of asthma that does not respond to conventional therapy?
Which condition is defined as a prolonged exacerbation of asthma that does not respond to conventional therapy?
- Atherosclerosis
- Status asthmaticus (correct)
- Diphtheria
- Botulism
What term refers to the measure of the disease-causing ability of a microorganism?
What term refers to the measure of the disease-causing ability of a microorganism?
- Carpopedal spasm
- Virulence (correct)
- Excitability
- Lumen
Which term describes a disorder where cholesterol and calcium build up inside blood vessel walls, leading to blockages and potential clot formation?
Which term describes a disorder where cholesterol and calcium build up inside blood vessel walls, leading to blockages and potential clot formation?
What condition involves severe dyspnea when lying down, which is relieved by sitting up or standing?
What condition involves severe dyspnea when lying down, which is relieved by sitting up or standing?
In what condition do the fingers or toes flex in a claw-like manner due to hyperventilation or hypocalcemia?
In what condition do the fingers or toes flex in a claw-like manner due to hyperventilation or hypocalcemia?
What is atelectasis?
What is atelectasis?
What does the Hering-Breuer reflex do?
What does the Hering-Breuer reflex do?
What is syncope?
What is syncope?
What is aphasia?
What is aphasia?
What does idiopathic mean?
What does idiopathic mean?
What are petechiae?
What are petechiae?
